Rose Essential Oil Skin Benefits. Get 5 Recipes and Enjoy!

Do you know which plant is known as “The Queen of the Flowers“? That’s right – it is the “good old” rose flower:) Read below to see who gave it that name! In the next few minutes, you will also learn why many people so profoundly value it.

It has properties, related to your health, you don’t want to miss! Not to mention the divine aroma! You will understand how to make your life better, reading about:

What are rose essential oil skin benefits?

Which are Bulgarian rose oil benefits?

How to use rose oil, applying a few fantastic homemade recipes, and while looking for ready formulas?

Is rose oil good for acne?

Is rose oil good for hair?

We have a lot to cover, so let’s start!

What are rose essential oil skin benefits?

Many years from now, the ancient Greek poet Sappho named rose “The Queen of the Flowers.”

And she has had her reasons to do it, as this title has become an “evergreen” through the centuries!

The big question is why? Is it because of the irresistible flavor? Or maybe the secret is in its compounds? Or the excellent aromatherapy properties? The short answer is all three mentioned reasons are relevant. Let’s dig a bit deeper into them.

Rosa Damascena

There are two primary species of rose flower to be exact that are cultivated. The one among them, with more properties and “arguments” is Rosa Damascena, which will be the main “hero” of our story today.

Rose oil supremacy

Rose oil is a core component in many of the most luxurious perfumes. That’s why when you use products with rose oil in their recipe, you have a feeling of a high-quality first-class treatment of your senses. It makes your scent special!

Using a formula with rose oil, you know you have given your skin the best of the best possible solution! It is valuable for both dry and oily skin. It has anti-bacterial properties, balances pH and ideally refreshes the skin.

No wonder it is used in all types high-quality cosmetic products (except perfumes): soaps, creams, shampoos, masks, lotions, etc.

Rose oil in a recipe adds this “pinch” of elegance and supremacy, needed to turn a product from just average one, into a winner, descent for queens and kings!

Rose oil brings happiness

But not only rose oil purifies your skin. It heals your soul, as well! It diminishes anger, fear, depression, grief, stress! It helps your sexuality, self-esteem and being a more emotionally intelligent and balanced person! It’s a “Don’t worry, be happy” effect:)

Isn’t this essential oil amazing! Let’s see why rose oil has these properties. For the purpose, we will go through the properties of the best quality rose oil in the world.

Which are Bulgarian rose oil benefits?

If you look at the geography of rose oil, you will notice that roses grow in many places. Still, a consensus among experts exists, that there is one spot in the world, with the best conditions for roses to grow.

The magical Rose Valley

It is called Rose Valley, and it is located in Bulgaria, South-East Europe.

Can you believe that in this tiny place, with the size of a few large cities (less than 2800 sq km), half of the world’s rose oil is produced!

And it’s not only about quantity, but quality, as well.

That’s why Bulgarian rose oil has been accepted as a world standard regarding highest quality properties.

Can you imagine the sensual magic you will feel, being among those rose fields, when the roses are ready to be picked in May! Rose scent in the air makes the atmosphere fantastic and kind of surreal!

The rose picking season is a whole ritual. The local people start at 5 a.m. each day and finish till 10 a.m, as this is the best period to pick and “catch” the aroma of the rose petals!

By the way, each petal matters! To produce 1 kg rose oil, typically one would need 4000 kg petals!

Bulgarian rose oil is rich in compounds

Bulgarian rose oil contains over 280 different components. It is so versatile and powerful, thanks to the specific microclimate of the Rose Valley, differentiating it from the oils distilled in other parts of the globe.

Among most crucial flavor compounds, we will find beta-damascenone, beta-damascone, beta-ionone, and rose oxide.

Recipe #5 Anti-acne mask

MIx the ingredients and massage the affected area for 10-15 minutes. Wash it with cool water. Thus you will keep your face clean and with balanced pH, preventing the inflammation.

Is rose oil good for hair?

The answer to this question is affirmative. Read HERE what is natural hair care and what are the myths and approaches possible concerning hair care.

To wrap it up

I hope now you are clear about rose essential oil skin benefits. You know how to use it at home. You have the tips how to buy it correctly!

No matter which approaches you will use, the most important is to take advantage of this natural miracle while taking action! Make the beautiful rose flower a part of your life, to be happy and healthy!

I would love to hear from you! Do you (plan to) use rose oil? Leave me a comment, and I will answer you!

To your “rose” future!

Valeria

14 Responses

Gigi

Hi Valeria –
Great information about rose oil. I never knew that they have anti-bacterial properties as well. I’m a nurse, and I’m all about infection control. So its good for me to know about this germicidal property.
Can you recommend a place to buy authentic rose oil. I don’t mind making your recipes (they’re wonderful, BTW!) and I’d like to make the rose water.
Your post makes me want to go to Bulgaria to tour this rose valley. Thanks!

Valeria

Thank you very much for your comment! I am happy you have learned about the anti-bacterial properties of rose essential oil! I will think and come back to you with a suggestion where to purchase good authentic rose oil!

And yes, Rose Valley is a fantastic place on our planet! Each year a lot of tourists visit it, attracted by all this magical atmosphere! Why not you find your time and visit it:)

Hi Valeria, I am so glad that I read this informative article on the benefits of rose oils. I honestly did not know that it increased dopamine levels. There are several psychiatric medications that have been formulated to combat depressive conditions but nature has provided a non-chemical alternative.

Thank you and all the best,

Brian

Valeria

I am so happy you stressed on a very powerful rose oil property – it increases dopamine levels and makes us happy. And you are so right – this is an opportunity nature has given us! No need of chemicals. I urge readers to use roses in different forms. It could be a rose flower, rose oil, rose water or a natural product with rose oil in the ingredients.

Valeria

Thank you for your comment! Do you know, I’ve noticed a lot of people are unaware of rose essential oil benefits, properties, and uses. It makes me happy that I’ve helped you and some other readers enrich their knowledge about roses and rose oil. This means it is worth the effort:)

I love the smell of roses! Then will all the benefits of the essential oil, it is a no brainer that I have to have this! I love the recipe for the face mask. And if it can do wonders for my hair, hey this is something I want and need 🙂 I might have missed it, but do you have a link for purchasing rose essential oil?

Valeria

The smell of roses is something irresistible:) I appreciate you liked some of the face masks! How to use rose essential oil for hair, you can read here.
I will additionally come back to you with some suggestions, regarding buying rose essential oil and products with rose oil in the recipe.

Rose Valley, it’s like a magical place name. I can close my eyes and try to feel the smell of roses.
I regularly use oils as treatment and aromatherapy, but I was not aware about all the benefits of the rose oil.
I’m a person interested in living a healthier life and you just post some amazing recipes.
Great article!

Valeria

Thank you for stopping by! I am so glad you liked the post about rose oil benefits! It has so many properties, indeed! Try and experiment with recipes, until you find the ones that suit you best! The key is to take action!
And yes, the Rose Valley smells fantastic:)

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